Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
MS Otto Sverdrup
MS Trollfjord
Gross Tonnage
MS Otto Sverdrup
15,690 GT
MS Trollfjord
16,140 GT
Length
MS Otto Sverdrup
138 m
MS Trollfjord
136 m
Beam
MS Otto Sverdrup
21 m
MS Trollfjord
22 m
Passengers
MS Otto Sverdrup
500
MS Trollfjord
822
Crew
MS Otto Sverdrup
110
MS Trollfjord
60
Decks
MS Otto Sverdrup
—
MS Trollfjord
—
Year Built
MS Otto Sverdrup
2,003
MS Trollfjord
2,002
Space Ratio
MS Otto Sverdrup
31.4 GT/pax
MS Trollfjord
19.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Otto Sverdrup
4.55 :1
MS Trollfjord
13.70 :1
| Specification | MS Otto Sverdrup | MS Trollfjord |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Hurtigruten Expeditions |
| Class | Explorer | Coastal |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,003Winner | 2,002 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 15,690 GT | 16,140 GTWinner |
| Length | 138 mWinner | 136 m |
| Beam | 21 m | 22 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 500 | 822Winner |
| Crew | 110Winner | 60 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 31.4 GT/paxWinner | 19.6 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 4.55:1Winner | 13.70:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fosen Mek | Fosen Mek |
| Flag | Norway | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9917097 | 9039129 |
MS Otto Sverdrup
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
MS Trollfjord
Good value for money
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 5.3 mWinner | 5.2 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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